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Gov. Justice celebrates five year anniversary of Roads To Prosperity Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, WV – Today marks the fifth anniversary of the historic passage of Gov. Justice’s Roads To Prosperity bond program. “This is a day that all West Virginians should celebrate every year. It was on this day five years ago that West Virginians made their voices heard, loud and clear, that they were done with being 50th […]
West Virginia House passes income tax cut bill | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The West Virginia House has passed Gov. Justice’s income tax cut bill. It now goes to the Senate to be voted on. Gov. Justice proposed a 10% personal income tax reduction on July 6, which he says will put $254 million, “back into the hands of the people of West Virginia.” […]
Electric school bus program coming to West Virginia Open Navigation Close Navigation
PROSPERITY, WV (WVNS) – A school district nearby could soon be making the switch to electric school buses. Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency and GreenPower Motor Company gathered in Raleigh County to announce the new electric school bus initiative. When school starts this fall, Mercer County Schools will receive a test bus for the […]
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Prosperity, West Virginia
| City | Prosperity |
| County | Raleigh |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25909 |